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Ammopelmatus kelsoensis

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Ammopelmatus kelsoensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in the Mojave Desert region, where urban development and recreational vehicle use fragment its specialized sandy habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperature extremes that affect soil moisture levels critical for this burrowing species. The species' limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and habitat conversion.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Jerusalem cricket species inhabits sandy soils and loose substrates in desert scrubland and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States. It requires well-drained sandy areas where it can construct extensive burrow systems for shelter and reproduction.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ammopelmatus kelsoensis classified as Vulnerable?
Ammopelmatus kelsoensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Ammopelmatus kelsoensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in the Mojave Desert region, where urban development and recreational vehicle use fragment its specialized sandy habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased temperature extremes that affect soil moisture levels critical for this burrowing species. The species' limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and habitat conversion.
Where does Ammopelmatus kelsoensis live?
Ammopelmatus kelsoensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ammopelmatus kelsoensis?
The main threats to Ammopelmatus kelsoensis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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